Remember kids... always wear a helmet. (The almighty bikeradar helmet thread)

Of course you can't tell they're female, because of the amount of equipment they're wearing, that is my point, you'd notice if it is a female if she's not wearing a helmet and/or let her hair down.

I never assumed that, obviously you shouldn't assumed that every car will give you a wide berth, it's just an interesting study about helmets/nodder usage, it also did make a difference.

Like me with my messenger bag that have "DEAF" written in bold helvetica, it make a difference as vehicle now give me a wider berth, However I don't rely on my bag for my safety, I'll still ride with caution as if I'm not wearing that bag, it's nicer to have more vehicle not passing me with inches to spare.

Do you think drivers actually reckon you are deaf 'cos of that bag, or might they just think it's some hipster fashion label ?